City

Harrisonburg, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Catahoula County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,970Population
💰$49,632Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$104,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 70.3% Female 29.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 34.8%Other: 0.5%Race
White61.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black34.8%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
44%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 83% above avg
HS Graduate254 (23.9%)
Some College384 (36.2%)
Associates208 (19.6%)
Bachelors48 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree168 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 36.2%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad23.9%
Some College36.2%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,632 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$104,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$579/mo
Total Housing Units510
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Harrisonburg, LA

Harrisonburg is a city in Louisiana, located in Catahoula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,970 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Harrisonburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,632 is below the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Harrisonburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $579 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harrisonburg is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.93%).

Harrisonburg, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Harrisonburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71340 1,970 $49,632 $104,000 $579 8.9% 20.3% 76.3%